For those abusing prescription drugs, heroin addiction is often not far behind.  It seems that prescription drug abuse often leads to the later abuse of heroin.  According to a study conducted in Delaware, four out of five heroin addicts first abused prescription drugs.  Often time’s, the illegal use of prescription drugs is a starting point for individuals looking for a quick high.  The appeal to those who abuse prescription drugs is three-fold:  1) prescription drug abusers feel that they’re safe; 2) abusers often don’t feel like the stigma of ‘junkie’ is attached to taking a few pills; 3) they’re relatively easy to obtain. 

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